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HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention, and I wholeheartedly agree with him. I think the Minister will have got the message loud and clear from the Ulster Benches that we…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillMy constituency is home to many veterans. Their service to our nation is valued by me as their MP and by the overwhelming majority of the local community. For their service, we…23 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy right hon. Friend will share my shock and dismay at the comments that the hon. Member for Foyle made earlier, cheerleading threats from some US politicians, such as Peter King,…16 Sept 2020HANSARD Misogyny in SportWe saw in the last few weeks the England football team giving pay parity to the women’s and men’s teams. Does the hon. Member agree that the Government need to do more to…16 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that for business in Northern Ireland, free and unfettered access to Great Britain is absolutely vital to jobs, growth and prosperity, and that any…15 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsThe UK has often been a safe haven for those fleeing their homeland for genuine reasons, whether persecution or fleeing terror. That should continue, while recognising that other…02 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]Today is another important step as we take back control of UK fisheries. The Secretary of State has developed a unique understanding of the fishing industry, including that in…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Trade BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the devolved Administrations play a key role in any future trade policy, and that given Northern Ireland’s dependence on agriculture, it is vital…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Trade BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is vital that as we shape our future trade policy, we do it in a way that maximises the benefits of our new-found independence but does not…20 Jul 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Job-Support SchemesThe Treasury has done a magnificent job, but ultimately Martin Lewis has summed it up: a number of people have not benefited, including people who have changed jobs, started a…07 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI agree with my hon. Friend that we have an absolutely terrible situation in Northern Ireland as a result of the legislation that was railroaded through this House, and forced on…06 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI thank the Minister, and Members from both sides of the House, for bringing to fruition a Bill that will protect and support victims of domestic abuse. As many in this House have…06 Jul 2020HANSARDCoronavirusI thank the Secretary of State for giving us this update. Groups such as Links Counselling in my constituency report that referrals to children and adolescent mental health…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The Government did consult, and does the right hon. Gentleman agree that, with three quarters of respondents disagreeing with the Government plans, this Government are making…17 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)As an integral part of the United Kingdom, businesses and people in Northern Ireland, including my constituents in Upper Bann, want to benefit from the deal in the same way that…17 Jun 2020HANSARD UK-EU NegotiationsCan the Minister outline what further progress has been secured to ensure that no additional declaration forms will need to be completed when goods are sent from Northern Ireland…16 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020The Minister refers to the fact that a number of people have contributed to this debate, but does he not accept that the Northern Ireland Assembly—the place where this should be…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020Does the right hon. Gentleman also agree that the legislation has no reference to inspections of places where abortions can take place, which leaves difficulty in managing where…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020The right hon. Lady makes reference to the people who have spoken out and raised their concerns about their own personal situations. Will she also take note of Heidi Crowter, the…08 Jun 2020